SLOAN
I spent the next few days trying to stay hidden as much as possible. After Valen left, I took a long shower while I tried to process what had just transpired. His touch had made the pain bearable, but my body was screaming for more. It felt traitorous to think about his arms around me and his chest pressed to my back.
I waited until well into the evening to chance leaving the room for something to eat. I planned to grab a bunch of snacks so I wouldn’t have to go more than once the following day. The same warrior was waiting outside, his face giving me disgusting pity when he turned to me.
“Hungry,” was all I could mutter as I started down the hall. He had to know Valen had come and gone; he probably suspected the truth or worse. But I didn’t want his pitying eyes.
“I’d be happ
